Pentobarbitone Benefits & Uses

Pentobarbitone is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Sleep Disorders

Pentobarbitone Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group

Dosage

Pentobarbitone Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Pentobarbitone is used -

Severe

Bronchospasm

Moderate

Depression
Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)

Mild

Drowsiness
Vertigo
Nausea or vomiting
Rash
Urticaria
Agitation

Pentobarbitone Related Warnings

Is the use of Pentobarbitone safe for pregnant women?

Pentobarbitone shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Pentobarbitone safe during breastfeeding?

Pentobarbitone may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.

Mild
What is the effect of Pentobarbitone on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Pentobarbitone on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Pentobarbitone on the Liver?

Pentobarbitone may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Pentobarbitone on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Pentobarbitone on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Pentobarbitone with Other Drugs

Pentobarbitone should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Aspirin

Chlorpheniramine

Mild

Codeine

Paracetamol

Acetazolamide

Pentobarbitone Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Pentobarbitone unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Heart Disease
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)

Frequently asked Questions about Pentobarbitone

Is this Pentobarbitone habit forming or addictive?

You may get addicted to Pentobarbitone. Therefore, before taking it, consult your doctor.

Yes
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Pentobarbitone can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Pentobarbitone is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Pentobarbitone is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Pentobarbitone Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Pentobarbitone

Taking Pentobarbitone with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Pentobarbitone

Consuming Pentobarbitone with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.

Severe